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Witch doctor allegedly rapes woman

June 20, 2014 1:18 am

A 51-year-old businessman of Labasa is in Police custody for allegedly raping a 34-year-old woman.

It is alleged the man influenced the woman – who is from Sigatoka to travel to Labasa – where he would heal her with his witchcraft powers.

The woman is believed to have been sick.

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Police say the woman travelled to Labasa and booked into a hotel with the man for healing purposes.

He then allegedly raped her.

Investigations continue.